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February 28, 2023
10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Jessica M. Kramer, Tyler R. Bouchard
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the changes to the Bylaws to be added to the Town Meeting Warrant.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the changes to the Bylaws to be added to the Town Meeting Warrant.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the changes to the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the public hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen to close the public hearing.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Not to approve the request of NSTAR Electric d/b/a Eversource to construct or erect transmissio...
I move the Board of Selectmen not to approve the request of NSTAR Electric d/b/a Eversource to construct or erect transmission lines across the Town of Kingston Public Ways as stated in the public hearing notice.
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Kramer, VaughnNo: EmbergCount 4-0-1 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Kramer, and a 4-0-1 vote, Ms. Emberg voted against. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen not to approve the request of NSTAR Electric d/b/a Eversource to construct or erect transmission lines across the Town of Kingston Public.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request for a Day Liquor License to Jacki Brady of Make a Wish Massachusetts and Rh...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request for a Day Liquor License to Jacki Brady of Make a Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island for Wish Community Puppy Party at JB's Indoor Dog Park, located at Kingston Collection, 101 Kingston Collection Way, on March 11, 2023, from 3:00 PM -5:00 PM.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Ms. Kramer, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request for a Day Liquor License to Jacki Brady of Make a Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island for Wish Community Puppy Party at JB's Indoor Dog Park, located at Kingston Collection, 101 Kingston Collection Way, o.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Promotor Line Inc. to hold their 38th Annual Cape Cod Getaway MA Bike ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Promotor Line Inc. to hold their 38th Annual Cape Cod Getaway MA Bike Ride on June 24, 2023, according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions:
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Promotor Line Inc. to hold their 38th Annual Cape Cod Getaway MA Bike Ride on June 24, 2023, according to the traffic contro.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve an Annual Town Meeting warrant article requesting authority to combine the Town Treasur...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve an Annual Town Meeting warrant article requesting authority to combine the Town Treasurer and Tax Collector positions into a Treasurer/Collector position. Further, I move the warrant article to indicate that the positions will be combined as appointed positions.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve an Annual Town Meeting warrant article requesting authority to combine the Town Treasurer and Tax Collector positions into a Treasurer/Collector position. Further, I move the warrant article to indicate that the pos.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard)
Set the Spring Town Meeting for Saturday, April 29, 2023
I move the Board of Selectmen set the Spring Town Meeting for Saturday, April 29, 2023
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen set the S.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recommend including a warrant article at the 2023 Spring Town Meeting to increase the senior an...
I move the Board of Selectmen to recommend including a warrant article at the 2023 Spring Town Meeting to increase the senior and veteran tax work-off allowance to $1,000.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to recommend including a warrant article at the 2023 Spring Town Meeting to increase the senior and.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the requested additional ARPA Funds for the Town Building Fiber Project as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the requested additional ARPA Funds for the Town Building Fiber Project as presented.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the requested additional ARPA Funds for.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjourn
I move to adjourn
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombrig.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
From the Kingston Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s meeting portal and older Agenda Center. We check every count against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Kimberley Emberg from the Town of Kingston 2023 Annual Town Report (captioned group photo); Sheila Vaughn and Joseph Cunningham Jr. from The Local Seen candidate videos (2026). Melissa Bateman from The Local Seen video of the June 2, 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member). Carl Pike shows initials for now. Former members show initials.
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